Amalia
Amalia is a Muslim girl name of Germanic (European) origin, meaning “Work; industrious”.
| Meaning | Work; industrious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic (European) |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAH-lee-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, Greece, Latin America |
Meaning and origin of Amalia
Amalia is a European name taken from the Germanic element amal, meaning work or labour. It is remembered through the Amals, the royal line of the Goths. Today it is found across Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany and Scandinavia, as well as in Latin America. Its likeness to the Arabic name Amal is pure chance, since the two come from different languages and mean different things.
Is Amalia a Muslim name?
Amalia is a Germanic European name and not a traditional Muslim one. Parents drawn to how it sounds frequently choose Amal, Amaal, Amani or Aliya instead.
How popular is Amalia?
Amalia is common in southern and central Europe and in Latin America.
Gifts with the name Amalia
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Spellings and variants of Amalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amalia mean?
Amalia means 'Work; industrious'. It is of Germanic (European) origin.
Is Amalia a Muslim name?
Amalia is a Germanic European name and not a traditional Muslim one. Parents drawn to how it sounds frequently choose Amal, Amaal, Amani or Aliya instead.
How do you pronounce Amalia?
Amalia is pronounced ah-MAH-lee-ah.
Is Amalia a boy or girl name?
Amalia is usually a girl name.